Editorial endorses United Way drive to reach October goal
The Morgan County United Way campaign aims to raise about 368000 in October with kickoff October 1 at the Decatur Inn. Col George Hall US Air Force veteran and former POW will speak as volunteers urge pledges, while Amtrak faces a stalled Chicago to Florida service request and calls for improved rail service in Decatur.
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Morgan County United Way
Decatur
Hartselle
Decatur Inn
George Hall
United States Air Force
Col. Hall
United Way
Amtrak
Chicago
Florida
Point Mallard Potential Great With Each Passing Year
With every year Point Mallard moves closer to the envisioned potential, as progress against longstanding goals continues to unfold and community support grows.
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Point Mallard
Who Set Congressional Pay?
A debate over who should set Congressional salaries surfaces as the House blocks a pay raise plan tied to a presidential commission. Supporters argue inflation warrants higher pay while critics demand public votes. differing viewpoints note four years without a raise and the need to align wages with price shifts.
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Congress
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House
Federal Commission
Congressional
Senate
World hydroplane races draw crowds to Flint Creek
The 1973 World Championship Hydroplane and Runabout races fill Flint Creek with national competitors and spectators over a four day weekend. National Campers and Hikers Association members arrive for their officers installation at the park campgrounds, as Decatur eyes Point Mallard’s future as a convention hub and motel development continues.
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Flint Creek
National Campers and Hikers Association
Decatur
Finding purpose beyond the blues through Christian mysticism
The author argues Labor Day blues fade when embraced through faith in Jesus Christ. By living in the spirit, temporary frustrations gain meaning as life is viewed in relation to the Father’s house and eternal purpose. The message cites mysticism, scripture, and the call to see life as purposeful through Christ.
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Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Apostle Paul
Watergate anxiety in Henry Idaho portrait of national strain
Henry Kissinger warns of a national nervous breakdown amid Watergate turmoil while a reporter tours Henry Idaho. The piece blends fears of public disillusion with resilience as communities, including lawmakers like Judge Sirica, confront crisis and uphold democratic processes.
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Henry, Idaho
Henry Kissinger
Senate Watergate Committee
Watergate
New York
Florida Gold Coast
Idaho
Wyoming
California
America
Henry
Roland Smith
John Sirica
Decatur Daily newspaper details and subscription rates
W R Shelton founder editor 1912 1924 published in Decatur Alabama by Tennessee Valley Printing Co Inc P O Box 1527 Decatur AL 35601 second class postage paid at Decatur member of The Associated Press misstatement of fact policy subscription rates by mail daily and sunday per year 36 42 outside trade zone delivery by carrier daily and sunday per year 39 daily and sunday per month 3 25 sale tax included
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